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Brooke Adams sets up her teammate. The senior has played her last game as a Prof. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan volleyball falls to William Paterson in NJAC semifinals

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 20, 2024

Rowan Women's Volleyball's hopes of their first NJAC championship appearance since 2022 came to an end on Nov. 14, as the Profs were knocked out of the 2024 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tournament...

The Profs during the national anthem. Rowan football dominated William Paterson in their season finale. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan football caps off Pat Ruley’s first season with blowout win against William Paterson

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Rowan University football team arrived in Wayne, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 16, looking to end year one of the Pat Ruley era with a bang, and they did just that, dominating the William Paterson Pioneers...

"To stay up to date with fire restrictions, head to the New Jersey Fire Service website." - Photo via ABC7

Miller: Staying resourceful in the midst of forest fires

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

If the recent wildfires have taught me anything, it’s that people are stupid everywhere. No, seriously. Nearly a month ago, on Oct. 21, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service implemented statewide stage...

Image of the Edelman Fossil Park Museum - Photo via the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University's Instagram

Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opening in March 2025

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University has been known by students to provide a variety of awe-inspiring experiences from the Edelman Planetarium to the opening of Discovery Hall. One such important event that the university...

SGA meeting in session. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

New AVP of Academic Affairs elected and Punjabi Club gained funding at SGA Senate meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 20, 2024

The previously vacant position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs was filled and the Punjabi Club was the newest to gain funding from SGA this Monday. Laura Shaban, a sophomore education...

Budget decrease graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Campus Activities sees decrease in their budget for 2025 fiscal year

Abby Thomas, Contributor November 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Rowan’s Student Government Association (SGA) saw a 3% decrease in its budget. This cut was reflected in a general budget decrease for campus activities at Rowan for the 2025 fiscal...

"There are no more snatching items from people since online shopping has become a hit." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Holiday sales bring blessings and burdens

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As we all know it’s almost that time of year again. Where everyone is rushing to go shopping for gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, these holidays have changed so much throughout the decades,...

"And while I wanted to lead with love and not become overwhelmed with his hate, I just couldn’t." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Mac Kay: Finding a middle ground is a lot harder than it looks

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

I woke up on Nov. 6, to the news that Donald Trump would be coming back into office. I was less than thrilled, to say the least, because a man who seems hellbent on taking away people's basic rights, had...

Photo of entrepreneurship students celebrating their ranking - Photo via Rohrer College of Business Instagram

School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ranked #1 in New Jersey second year in a row

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Princeton Review, which ranks the top entrepreneurial programs in the country, has ranked Rowan University’s School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as the #1 program in New Jersey for the second...

"It was the realization that I have reached the moment I wanted to get to by myself, independently." - Photo via Rianna Moses

Moses: Twenty-one & moved on

Rianna Moses, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

Growing up, being the youngest in both my family and most of my friend groups, I struggled to get a grip of my own and do things just for myself because I was always surrounded by people who wanted to...

University Assembled graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Assembled addresses Rowan’s growth to become an R1 research university

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand hosted University Assembled to speak on upcoming projects and other news regarding the university on Nov. 13. Faculty and Staff gathered inside Tohill Theatre...

"While the response to Glassboro’s community was positive, many students didn’t seem to love the idea of living there." - Staff Writer / Jake Clark

All you need to know about living in Glassboro

Jake Clark, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

While Rowan’s campus is in Glassboro, the town of Glassboro itself has a much different feel to it than the college campus. Glassboro is a fairly large borough in South Jersey, approximately 30 minutes...

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